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Trade Union Congress threatens to strike as Federal Government faces criticism over minimum wage deadlock. Labour rejects ₦60,000 proposal, demands ₦494,000 amid economic challenges. TUC president urges government seriousness before the May 31 deadline. Talks deadlocked as workers decry...
A Nigerian court remanded social media influencer Chioma Okoli to prison for critical comments about a tomato paste product, sparking free speech outrage. In a case that has sparked an uproar over free speech, a Nigerian court has ordered social media influencer Chioma Okoli to be jailed...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may soon be bound for Ghana, as the nation's top officials and cultural icons eagerly anticipate extending an invitation to the Duke and Duchess following their successful tour of Nigeria, where they promoted their Giants of Africa initiative. In the wake of...
The Organised Labour rejects the Federal Government's ₦60,000 minimum wage offer, standing firm on ₦494,000 demand. Deadlocked negotiations persist as talks fail to reach a consensus. Labour insists the current ₦30,000 wage insufficient for workers' welfare, pressing for a substantial increase...
Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia express dissatisfaction over meal quality despite paying over N8 million for Hajj. Social media reactions range from sympathy to criticism, questioning government spending on religious pilgrimages. Nigerian pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia for Hajj are...
A new study from Lund University suggests a potential 21% increased risk of lymphoma cancer in individuals with tattoos compared to those without body ink. The researchers attribute this to potentially carcinogenic chemicals in some tattoo inks triggering inflammation. More research is needed to...
The University of Ibadan plans to sanction students protesting a fee hike, labeling their actions as gross misconduct. Protests led to detentions and criticism of the administration's heavy-handed response. The controversy has sparked public outrage, with many condemning the university for not...
Deadly Israeli airstrike on Gaza refugee camp kills 45, wounds 200. UN condemns "utterly unacceptable" attack as possible "war crime." Raises tensions amid wider Israeli-Hamas conflict. A deadly Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza has sparked international outrage and...
A Kano court issued an interim order barring the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other dethroned Emirs from portraying themselves as traditional rulers or occupying palaces pending legal challenge. Police ordered to eviction of Bayero from the ancient Kano palace. A Kano State...
The Nigerian Army has withdrawn from Banex Shopping Plaza in Abuja after a nine-day siege, allowing businesses to reopen. The military’s action and subsequent withdrawal sparked public outrage, with criticisms focusing on economic losses and security priorities. Meetings between plaza management...
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